Jacob R Smith
About Jacob R Smith
Jacob R Smith is a camera operator and editor with a background in film studies, having studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna and the University of the West of England. He has worked on various projects, including feature films, advertisements, and documentaries, and currently holds multiple roles in production companies in the UK.
Camera Operator and Editor Experience
Jacob R Smith has extensive experience as a Camera Operator and Editor. He currently works at Working Word in Cardiff, Wales, where he has held the position since 2021. In addition to this role, he operates as a Camera Operator and Editor at Lacuna Productions in Bristol, England. His work includes operating cameras for various projects, including the 'War of the Worlds' series Electronic Press Kit and the documentary 'Go Home Polish,' which is available on Channel 4.
Education and Training in Film Studies
Jacob R Smith studied Film/Cinema/Video Studies at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna, where he participated in the Erasmus program for 11 months in 2017. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Filmmaking from the University of the West of England, completing his studies from 2015 to 2018. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in film production and cinematography.
Technical Roles in Film Production
Throughout his career, Jacob has taken on various technical roles in film production. He worked as a Gimbal Technician on the feature film 'Just Noise' in Malta in 2019. He also served as a Go-Pro Rigging Technician for an Ageas Car Insurance advertisement and worked as a Digital Ingest Technician on the short horror film 'Urn.' His experience includes being a 360/Time-lapse Technician for AVUK in property marketing since January 2020.
Freelance and Collaborative Projects
In addition to his full-time positions, Jacob has worked as a Freelance professional since 2015. He participated as a Runner on the short film 'Rise of the Beast' in October 2020 and has been involved in the 'Fire and Ice' project as a Camera Operator since May 2019. His freelance work allows him to collaborate on diverse projects within the film industry.